Canon MAXIFY MB5420 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer costs $55 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 13,194 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer
- Price
- $528.98
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $714 | $744 |
| After 2 years | $955 | $960 |
| After 3 years | $1,195 | $1,175 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB5420 on total cost after about 13,194 pages — roughly 27 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.2-inch mono graphics display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.88 | 14.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB5420
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-2200 Black Ink Tank — $40.08 · 4.0¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 252XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $39.50 · 3.6¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer — about 10% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — $55 less to buy — it would take about 13,194 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — 24 ppm vs 18 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB5420Buy — $473.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format PrinterBuy — $528.98
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 10% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB5420 is about $55 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $55 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 13,194 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer single-function. Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer print. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 24 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer 18 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 15.5 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7210 Wide-Format Printer 10 ppm.